Private Lessons
Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
December Classes
Needle Felted Ornaments
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WHEN: Tuesday, December 3, 6 - 8 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $15 + $5 material fee Add some fun décor to your holiday AND learn a new skill. We are using cookie cutters and a felting needle to make these adorable ornaments. These ornaments also make nice package decorations. No homework, no equipment or materials needed, everything will be provided in class. Students should be able to complete 2 to 3 ornaments in class. SKILL LEVEL: No experience needle felting required. |
Needle Felted Ornaments
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WHEN: Wednesday, December 4, 12:30-2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $15 + $5 material fee Add some fun décor to your holiday AND learn a new skill. We are using cookie cutters and a felting needle to make these adorable ornaments. These ornaments also make nice package decorations. No homework, no equipment or materials needed, everything will be provided in class. Students should be able to complete 2 to 3 ornaments in class. SKILL LEVEL: No experience needle felting required. |
A Crochet Holiday Popcorn Party
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WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 9:30-11:30 am
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $15 Want to learn to crochet your own popcorn kernels? Then come, have fun and make a bowl of popcorn, you can string some for a garland for your tree or fireplace. They look so real! This is a fun way to learn a few crochet stitches. A beginner friendly crochet project. MATERIALS: Yarn: bring your odds and ends of white, cream, even tan or beige yarns, any color works. Worsted weight yarn works best but you can user others weights, smaller yarn makes smaller kernels. Hook: Size G/or H crochet hook. Other: beads are optional for stringing but they do add a nice look, you can string them together at your leisure. HOMEWORK: Kathy will provide directions and demonstrate. SKILL LEVEL: A beginner friendly crochet project. |
Knit Beaded Necklace
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WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 12 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $30 + $5 kit fee to instructor In 3 hours make a wonderful gift for a special person in your life, or for yourself, start to finish. The Instructor will provide optional kits with clasps & beads pre-strung so you can start right away in class If you plan to use one of the kits, please include a suggestion on your color preference for yarn & beads at sign-up. $5 due to instructor for the kit the day of class. MATERIALS: Yarn: If you plan to use your own yarn and beads, plan for approx 15 yards and 180-200 beads pre-strung on the yarn. Needles: 14" straight needles, size 2, 3 or 4. (two different sized needles).Cast on/cast off with larger needle, knit with the smaller. A circular needle is not a good fit, because the size of the stitch releases once down on the cable, making it more difficult to work. Instructor will have extras needles to borrow. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable with the knit stitch. |
Crochet Wire Beaded Necklace
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WHEN: Sunday, December 8, 12 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $30 + $5 kit fee to instructor Learn to make this necklace with wire and beads. This technique is done with flexible gauge wire and a crochet hook. No crochet experience necessary! MATERIALS: All materials will be supplied by instructor. Please include a suggestion on your color preference for yarn & beads when you sign-up for the class. $5 due to instructor for the kit the day of class. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No crochet experience necessary! Just the desire to learn the technique! |
Monthly Classes and Workshops
Sweater Workshop
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Every 1st Thursday of the month, 5 - 7 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $15 Lisa will be here to lend advice, and support for the many aspects related to sweater construction and completion. Typical sweater details involve: sizing (ease), matching pattern dimensions to your gauge or the other way!, colorwork, short rows, shaping at underarm/shoulder, seaming, fixing mistakes without ripping out entire (very long) rows, charts, brioche and more! NOTE: If your problem is major OR Thursdays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. Space is limited to 8 participants, so please call/email to reserve your seat. |
Help for Knitting or Crochet Projects
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Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 1-3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $15 Who is It For: those seeking advice or assistance with knit or crochet. Please email or call (518 861-0038) so that Kathy knows to expect you. Also, it is best to arrive no later than 2:30 pm in order to have enough time. What Kind of Help: basic knit & crochet issues such as reading and understanding patterns, ripping out or picking up stitches, starting a new project, reading patterns, choosing yarn, casting on, binding off concerns. NOTE: If your problem is major OR Sundays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. This is NOT a session to teach beginning knitting or crochet. (Please check classes page for those classes or private lessons.) |
Building Blocks 2024
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WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Dec. 4 & 18, Jan 8 (if needed) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Hello Beginning Knitters. Building Blocks will be starting again in March. This is a skill builder class where you will learn a variety of new skills and stitches. You can knit a crib size blanket or larger while learning a new skill with each block. Sign up early as spaces fill quickly. A great gift. MATERIALS: Pattern: Purchase the booklet Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, it is available at the shop. The book is worth the cost with valuable videos, tips and tricks. Yarn: You can use any weight yarn you prefer. The shop sample was made in worsted weight yarn. You will need 1 Skein (@200 yds) for each square in worsted weight yarn, more if you use heavier yarn. Needles: Size: US 7/16” or 8/16” or 24" circular and DPNs US 7 or 8. If you choose a different weight yarn, use the needle size indicated on the ball band. Misc. Tools: scissors, stitch markers, paper, pencil. HOMEWORK: Please get your pattern and materials before coming to class. We will start together. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Knitters. |